World

King Charles highlights U.S.-U.K. bond in speech to Congress noting 'times of great uncertainty'

US Britain Royal Visit 3983

Britain’s King Charles III speaks to a joint meeting of Congress in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday (April 28, 2026), in Washington.
| Photo Credit: AP

King Charles III acknowledged “times of great uncertainty” as he expressed gratitude to the American people and marked the 250th anniversary of independence from Britain in a speech to the U.S. Congress that highlighted the bonds between the two countries at a time of political turmoil.

“For all that time,” King Charles said, “our destinies have been interlinked.”

See What Happened In This Viral Video ➤